Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the ZS50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and ZS50.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.